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6 Things to Do in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

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WHAT TO SEE & DO

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Overall Appeal  ✦✦✦✧✧

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Overview Table

  Name Appeal Type Visit Cost
1 Village Itself ✦✦✦✦✧ Village Self Free
2 Castle ✦✦✦✧✧ Castle + Panorama Self Paid €
3 St. Marguerite Church ✦✦✧✧✧ Church Self Free
4 Olive Tree ✦✧✧✧✧ Tree Self Free
5 Le Corbusier Grave ✦✧✧✧✧ Grave + Panorama Self Free
6 Food Market ✦✧✧✧✧ Food Market Self Free

1. Village Itself

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Type  Village
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Free

A picturesque village characterized by narrow, winding, and vaulted alleys, stone houses with flower-adorned facades, and charming squares. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin invites visitors to explore its medieval atmosphere. The hilltop setting also offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline.

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2. Castle

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Type  Castle + Panorama
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Paid

French Names
Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Château Grimaldi

The medieval castle, originally built in the 10th century, is partially in ruins, but the site features a well-preserved dungeon and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the village, the coastline and surroundings.

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👀 Google View 360° – Panorama

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📜 Wikipedia (Fr)

3. St. Marguerite Church

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Type  Church
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Free

French Name
Église Sainte-Marguerite

This church originally dates back to the 13th century and was later expanded and remodeled over the following centuries. It is in the Baroque style, and its interior is richly decorated.

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🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior

🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior

4. Olive Tree

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Type  Tree
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Free

French Name
Olivier Millénaire

Located a little outside, to the east of the village, this large and remarkable olive tree is estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

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5. Le Corbusier Grave

Appeal  ✦✧✧✧✧
Type  Grave + Panorama
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Free

French Name
Tombe de Le Corbusier

The famous 20th-century Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier, rests with his wife in the village cemetery, which also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.

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6. Food Market

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Type  Outdoor Food Market
Visit  Self-guided
Cost  Free

French Name
Marché du Village

The village food market takes place on Thursday mornings at Place des 2 Frères square.

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